Benchmark Assessment ERb: Radioactivity

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ERb: Radioactivity	P1 P3 P45 P78 P10

ER6: Nuclear Isotope

When you finish the benchmark Assessment, drag out the ER_NuclearIsotope document from my Teacher folder. I will assign you an element, and you can get to work! The icon below is a great resource for finding isotopes!

Striving for Excellence!

Please consider the following projects, which could develop into an Excellence Portfolio that you develop to earn an A in this class:

• Create a slideshow of how radioactivity has been represented in the visual arts;
• Create a set of trading cards with comic book characters affected by radioactivity;
• Provide a movie/TV review of a show that featured radioactivity as an important plot element;
• Create a timeline of interesting events in history related to radioactivity;
• Make an annotated diagram of a piece of equipment important to the application of radioactivity;
• Yucca Mountain has been under consideration for many years as a place to store radioactive nuclear waste. Present a summary of the reasons why Yucca Mountain has been selected, and also why the plan is being opposed. This could be presented as a news article, a iMovie news report, or a ComicLife story.
• Research the common medical problems of a uranium miner. Tell a realistic story of an imaginary miner, using facts that you uncovered in your research.
• Create a review game that would test whether someone understood the basic ideas of radioactivity. The game could take any form you like, and should be both interesting and educational.
• Any other ideas? Clear them with Mr. Cox and get started!

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